LCRA board gives GM authority to create commercial dredging zones
The Lower Colorado River Authority will designate zones on the Highland Lakes chain where commercial…
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LCRA considers amendment to new dredging ordinance; meeting Dec. 14
Less than a month ago, the Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors approved a…
Nightengale Archaeological Center to reopen next year for field trips, tours
The Nightengale Archaeological Center in Kingsland should reopen sometime in 2022 for field trips, tours,…
With LCRA dredging ordinance, residents worry about ‘industrialization’ of lakes
Some residents aren’t sold on the long-term effectiveness of the Lower Colorado River Authority’s new…
Hoover Valley fire department will use grant for new rescue equipment
A $23,727 grant will help purchase new battery-operated rescue tools for first responders with Hoover…
LCRA approves commercial dredging rules
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors on Nov. 17 approved a measure that…
Wirtz Dam next on floodgate upgrade list
Now that the 37 floodgates on Buchanan Dam have been upgraded, the Lower Colorado River…
Save Lake LBJ hopping bus to LCRA meeting in protest of dredging ordinance
In a last-ditch effort to oppose commercial dredging in the Highland Lakes, Save Lake LBJ…
LCRA raises firm water rates by $10 per acre-foot, effective January 2022
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors made official on Wednesday, Oct. 20, what…
LCRA completes $51 million Buchanan Dam upgrade; could raise lake level
The completion of a $51-million upgrade at Buchanan Dam could lead to raising the lake…
LCRA seeks public input on proposed Highland Lakes dredging ordinance
The Lower Colorado River Authority is taking public comments on a proposed dredging ordinance for…
Public input sought on 2026 regional water plan
A public meeting to discuss development of the 2026 Region K regional water plan, which…
LCRA to honor George Russell for board service during Aug. 18 meeting
Former Marble Falls Mayor George Russell will be honored for his six years as an…
LCRA grant to help replace roof on Highland Haven City Hall
Highland Haven is replacing the roof on City Hall with help from an $8,000 grant…
Cottonwood Shores using community grant for Aspen Park improvements
Aspen Park in Cottonwood Shores is getting new playground equipment with help from the Lower…
LCRA board to discuss finances April 28
The Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors is meeting 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 28,…
Toxic algae in Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake
The Lower Colorado River Authority reported that blue-green algae samples collected from Inks Lake and…
LCRA restricts access to popular Marble Falls fishing spot near dam
For decades, anglers have traveled from San Antonio, Austin, and Highland Lakes communities to go…
LCRA issues moratorium on commercial dredging of Highland Lakes
The Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors issued a one-year moratorium on commercial dredging…
LCRA sets public meeting on proposed Lake LBJ sand dredging operation
A public meeting regarding permits for commercial dredging on Lake LBJ has been set for…
LCRA accepting grant applications from nonprofits
Nonprofits within the Lower Colorado River Authority service area can apply for Community Development Partnership…
LCRA approves land sale for Marble Falls wastewater treatment plant
The Lower Colorado River Authority approved the sale of a 49-acre parcel of land to…
LCRA won’t draw down lakes in 2021
Lower Colorado River Authority announced it has no plans to draw down Lake Marble Falls,…
LCRA to invest $64M in dam maintenance
After completing an almost two-year project of replacing floodgates at Tom Miller Dam in Austin,…